Vice President of Serbia’s opposition Party of Freedom and Justice, Borko Stefanović, has sharply criticized reports that Montenegrin authorities denied entry to a group of around 90 Serbian nationals who arrived in Tivat on a charter flight from Belgrade.
Stefanović claimed that many of the passengers had criminal records and alleged that they had been sent personally by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.
“This is what Vučić’s so-called European path really looks like. He personally sent a charter flight carrying 90 individuals, many of whom have criminal records, to act as his unofficial security force at the EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat,” Stefanović wrote.
According to Montenegrin police, the group was returned to Serbia after authorities classified them as “persons of security interest.”
Stefanović argued that while it is common for state leaders to travel with security personnel, deploying such a large group without proper coordination with the host country was highly unusual.
“He behaves abroad as if he were at home, where under SNS rule it is increasingly difficult to distinguish between police officers and criminals. He cannot accept that he is not the central figure at the summit in Tivat,” Stefanović said.
The opposition politician described the incident as an embarrassment for Serbia, claiming it exposed what he called the true face of Vučić’s regional policy. He accused the Serbian president of damaging relations with neighboring countries, creating tensions, and undermining both regional stability and Serbia’s European aspirations.
Stefanović also demanded answers regarding who financed the charter flight, who authorized the participation of individuals with alleged criminal backgrounds, and whether any of them were armed.
Meanwhile, Serbian opposition politician Marinika Tepić published what she said were the names of individuals involved in the incident.
Montenegrin authorities stated that the aircraft was held on the tarmac at Tivat Airport while detailed security checks were carried out on the passengers and the purpose of their visit was verified.
The incident occurred ahead of the EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, where regional leaders, including President Vučić, are expected to participate.
